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Iron supplement and diabetes

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Caroline

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Someone I know is on an iron supplement and I read through the patient information leaflet. I wanted to know about the possible side effects just in case.

Anyway on the list of exclusions it said don't take if you have problems with glucose absorbtion or if you are diabetic. The only reason I thought was perhaps it is because the stuff is in a glucose suspension, any one else got any thoughts?
 
Um, the reason for not taking if you are diabetic is probably because of the glucose but it would be best to speak to your pharmacist just in case. As for side effects, I was taking iron tablets a few years back and they can cause constipation, eat lots of fibre if this affects you. My Dad takes them and doesn't have a problem but my Mum and me suffer if we have to take them
 
Thanks natalie, it's not actually me who's taking it, I just wanted to read the leaflet that came with the bottle. If it was for me and my silly docotor had presribed it, I'd be straight on his case...
 
Lol, I did think it was a bit odd that he had prescribed it for you 😱
 
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